Control Systems Engineer

Dyno Nobel; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Dyno Nobel in Graham, Kentucky is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to lead the design, commissioning, and optimization of automation for a new TNT facility. You will provide technical leadership for DCS, SIS, PLCs, and industrial networks from FEED through start-up and long-term operations.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Electrical/Control/Automation Engineering with 7+ years in industrial automation, experience with DCS/SIS/PLC/HMI networks, and knowledge of IEC 61511.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience with DCS, SIS, PLCs, HMIs/SCADA, and networks.
• Knowledge of IEC 61511/Functional Safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, commissioning, and optimization of DCS, SIS, and PLC systems.
• Ensure safety compliance and lifecycle asset integrity.
• Review control philosophies and documentation from FEED to detailed design.
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Develop alarm management, operator interfaces, and training materials.

Skills

DCS experience

SIS experience

PLC/SCADA

Industrial networks

IEC 61511 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Control/Automation

Job description

Job Brief

Provide technical leadership for distributed control systems (DCS), safety instrumented systems (SIS), PLCs, and industrial networks from front-end engineering through start-up and into long-term plant operations.

This position is located in Graham, Kentucky*

What You’ll Do:

As a Control Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, commissioning, and optimizing the automation systems for Dyno Nobel's new TNT manufacturing facility. You'll provide technical leadership for distributed control systems (DCS), safety instrumented systems (SIS), PLCs, and industrial networks from front-end engineering through start-up and into long-term plant operations. Other duties include:

• Provide technical leadership for process automation and industrial control systems, including DCS, SIS, PLCs, industrial networks, and Functional Safety requirements, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Assure control system architecture, design, and engineering deliverables from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through detailed design and implementation.
• Review and provide technical input on EPCM control philosophies, cause & effect diagrams, specifications, and control system documentation.
• Ensure alignment with Dyno Nobel standards, cybersecurity requirements, and applicable automation industry practices.
• Support Safety Instrumented System (SIS) design assurance, SIL determination, functional safety reviews, and validation activities in accordance with IEC 61511 principles.
• Provide technical support during installation activities, including instrument installation, loop checking, and system verification.
• Lead and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, start-up, and control system validation activities for DCS, SIS, and PLC systems.
• Support troubleshooting, tuning, optimization, and upgrades of control systems to improve plant reliability and performance.
• Support development and optimization of alarm management strategies, operator interfaces, and control system training.
• Ensure control system readiness aligns with operational readiness (OR) milestones and successful transition into plant operations.
• Manage the lifecycle of automation assets, including DCS, PLCs, SIS, industrial networks, software, and control hardware.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering
• 7+ years of experience supporting industrial automation and control systems in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, explosives, or other continuous process industries.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial communication networks.
• Knowledge of IEC 61511 / functional safety principles
• Working knowledge of IEC 61511, Functional Safety, SIL assessments, and Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Commissioning and start‑up experience
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team player.

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Matching 401K
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

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Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.